Actual attacks on journalists Qëndresa Tërshani and Arben Restelica, Ferizaj, 07.05.2026

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Actual attacks on journalists Qëndresa Tërshani and Arben Restelica, Ferizaj, 07.05.2026

Translations: Pristina 

  • Case info

  • Personal info

  • Regional center
    Pristina
  • Who was attacked?
    Group
  • Group members' names and surnames
    Journalist Qëndresa Tërshani and camera operator Arben Restelica
  • Number of women in group
    1
  • Number of men in group
    1

  • Media outlet

  • Name of the media outlet
    Klan Kosova
  • Type of media platform
    Radio
    Television
    Online Media
  • Source of information about the incident
    Klan Kosova

  • Incident Data

  • Date of incident
    07.05.2026
  • City
    Ferizaj
  • Were authorities informed?
    Case was reported to the police
  • Perpetrator(s)
    Known (suspected)
  • Attacked by
    (ordinary) citizens
  • Means of incidents and attacks
    In person
  • Type of incident
    Actual attacks on journalists
  • Type of attack
    Physical attack with snatching or damage to devices, cars or other journalist's belongings

  • Action by the authorities

  • Action taken by the journalists' association

  • Was journalist's association informed by the journalists directly?
    Yes
  • What was the reaction of the journalists' association?
    The association reacted publicly

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) strongly condemns the physical attack on a Klan Kosova news crew in the village of Prelez e Muhaxherëve, near Ferizaj, on Thursday afternoon.

In footage released from the scene, a man can be seen striking cameraman Arben Restelica on the back with a stick. Journalist Qëndresa Tërshani and the cameraman have reported the incident to the police.

Restelica was filming in a public area when the attack occurred. Such acts are unacceptable, endanger the physical safety of journalists, and obstruct the free work of media professionals and independent journalism.

The AJK calls on the Kosovo Police and the Prosecutor’s Office to take immediate action to identify and arrest the attacker and ensure that justice is served in this case.